Shaheed Diwas 2025: Honouring legacy of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev and their revolutionary thoughts Every year on March 23, India observes Shaheed Diwas to honor the sacrifices of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru. This day remembers their courage and dedication to the nation's freedom struggle. Shaheed Diwas is not only a day to remember the martyrs but also a time for reflection on the values of patriotism, justice, and national unity. Historical significance of Shaheed Diwas The significance of Shaheed Diwas lies in the tragic but heroic story of three young freedom fighters—Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar — who were hanged by the British authorities in Lahore on March 23, 1931, for their involvement in the killing of J.P. Saunders, a British police officer. This act was a retaliation for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, a prominent leader, who was fatally injured during a peaceful protest against British rule. The executions of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and S...
This is the 4th. story in the series of -"The 500-Year Stall: A Legacy Betrayed'. The desert wind whipped around Nagabhata I, stinging his eyes and carrying the scent of sand and distant smoke. He stood on a crest overlooking the sprawling valley, his gaze fixed on the approaching dust cloud that signified the Arab army. For weeks, Junaid ibn Abd al-Rahman's forces had carved a path of destruction through the fringes of Bharatvarsha, their banners proclaiming the might of the Caliphate. Temples desecrated, cities plundered – the tales of their brutality reached even the remote corners of Nagabhata's kingdom. Nagabhata, a warrior forged in the crucible of constant conflict, felt a cold fury settle within him. He was not merely a king defending his territory; he was a guardian of Dharma, a protector of the ancient traditions of Al-Hind. He had watched the Arabs sweep across Persia, their faith a sword and their ambition boundless. He knew that if they succeeded here,...